2018
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December
- December 22, 2018
- American Chemical Society disappointed by US federal government shutdown
- December 20, 2018
- How kimchi gets its kick (video)
- December 13, 2018
- Should Santa wear a flame-retardant suit? (video)
- December 12, 2018
- American Chemical Society announces Albert Horvath as Treasurer and CFO
- December 11, 2018
- Press registration opens for 2019 spring national meeting of the American Chemical Society
- December 06, 2018
- Why Antarctic fish don't freeze to death (video)
- December 05, 2018
- Wildfire ash could trap mercury
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November
- November 29, 2018
- What's the difference between relative humidity and dew point? (video)
- November 27, 2018
- The American Chemical Society urges action to address climate change
- November 15, 2018
- How is leather made? (video)
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October
- October 31, 2018
- The when, where and what of air pollutant exposure
- October 25, 2018
- Do astronauts need sunscreen? (video)
- Sunscreen (video)
- October 18, 2018
- How to catch fruit flies (video)
- October 11, 2018
- What makes tardigrades such great survivors (video)
- October 09, 2018
- American Chemical Society names Thomas Holme new editor-in-chief of the Journal of Chemical Education
- October 08, 2018
- Celebrate ‘out of this world’ science during National Chemistry Week, Oct. 21-27, 2018
- October 04, 2018
- What would it take to turn Boston harbor into tea? (video)
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September
- September 27, 2018
- American Chemical Society names Erick M. Carreira, ETH Zürich, as new editor-in-chief of Organic Letters
- Natto, the stinky, slimy soybean snack (video)
- September 25, 2018
- American Chemical Society comment available Oct. 3 on 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- American Chemical Society expands its applied materials portfolio with two new journals
- September 24, 2018
- American Chemical Society resource available to help chemists with disaster relief
- September 20, 2018
- How silver nanoparticles cut odors (video)
- September 18, 2018
- American Chemical Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School awarded ‘Innovations’ funding to improve STEM career planning
- September 17, 2018
- British chemistry professor wins Grady-Stack award for science communication
- September 13, 2018
- What are eye crusties made of? (video)
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August
- August 30, 2018
- Why plastic bottles are recycled into clothes (video)
- August 29, 2018
- Biodegradable plastic blends offer new options for disposal
- August 23, 2018
- How drug expiration dates work (video)
- August 22, 2018
- Biomaterial could keep tooth alive after root canal (video)
- These lithium-ion batteries can’t catch fire because they harden on impact
- Retired California chemistry professor honored for public outreach efforts
- August 21, 2018
- Bringing salvaged wooden ships and artifacts back to life with ‘smart’ nanotech
- Water bottles, other recycled 3D printing materials could avoid military supply snags
- Gut bacteria provide key to making universal blood (video)
- Portable freshwater harvester could draw up to 10 gallons per hour from the air
- Nanobot pumps destroy nerve agents
- August 20, 2018
- Strawberries could help reduce harmful inflammation in the colon
- Maple leaf extract could nip skin wrinkles in the bud
- A new generation of artificial retinas based on 2D materials
- New drug could prevent debilitating side effect of cancer treatment
- E-cigarettes can damage DNA
- Saliva could influence taste preferences
- Next-gen insect repellents to combat mosquito-borne diseases (video)
- Illicit drug use could be higher than previously thought; soars during special events
- August 19, 2018
- The environmental cost of contact lenses
- Weaponizing oxygen to kill infections and disease
- A paper battery powered by bacteria
- Talented 12: Chemical & Engineering News announces its 2018 rising stars in chemistry
- August 09, 2018
- Popping balloons with style (video)
- Popping balloons with style (video)
- Popping balloons with style (video)
- August 08, 2018
- Designer polymers on demand
- August 03, 2018
- The chemistry of Yellowstone’s hot springs (video)
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July
- July 31, 2018
- The American Chemical Society applauds bipartisan Career and Technical Education Reauthorization
- July 26, 2018
- How does air conditioning work? (video)
- Educators cautioned about classroom demonstrations involving fire
- July 24, 2018
- American Chemical Society names ACS Fellows for 2018
- July 19, 2018
- Traditional Tibetan medicine exposes people and environment to high mercury levels
- Why do I have so many kitchen gadgets? (video)
- July 17, 2018
- ACS Kids Zone invites families to Aug. 18 hands-on science and outreach event in Boston
- July 12, 2018
- Why stinky cheeses stink (video)
- July 05, 2018
- Hydrangeas and the science of do-overs (video)
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June
- June 28, 2018
- ACS publications continue to demonstrate their global reputation for scientific and editorial excellence
- American Chemical Society names K. Barry Sharpless 2019 Priestley Medalist
- June 27, 2018
- Surströmming: The secrets of this stinky Swedish fish (video)
- The ultimate ‘smell test’: Device sends rotten food warning to smartphones
- Building a chemical weapons detector with Legos®
- U.S. team chosen for the 50th International Chemistry Olympiad
- June 22, 2018
- Hydrangeas, the strange color-changing flowers (video)
- June 21, 2018
- Kick off summer fun with better bubbles
- June 20, 2018
- Using bloodstains at crime scenes to determine age of a suspect or victim
- Using bloodstains at crime scenes to determine age of a suspect or victim
- June 14, 2018
- Caesar’s last breath and Einstein’s lost fridge (video)
- June 07, 2018
- Why seashells are tougher than chalk (video)
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May
- May 30, 2018
- Press registration opens for 2018 fall national meeting of the American Chemical Society
- May 24, 2018
- Chameleons are masters of nanotechnology (video)
- May 17, 2018
- How to turn milk into cheese (video)
- May 10, 2018
- Does Melatonin Do Anything? (video)
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April
- April 25, 2018
- As tellurium demands rise, so do contamination concerns
- April 24, 2018
- Burning ice from the ocean floor (video)
- ACS expresses concern over proposed changes to EPA’s use of scientific data
- April 19, 2018
- American Chemical Society thanks volunteers for service
- April 18, 2018
- The ‘radical’ ways sunlight builds bigger molecules in the atmosphere
- Some kitchen cabinets can emit potentially harmful compounds
- April 17, 2018
- What is flame jetting? (video)
- April 11, 2018
- Pepper plant sops up personal care product antibiotic
- American Chemical Society to host teach-in tent at 2018 March for Science
- April 10, 2018
- The American Chemical Society condemns chemical weapons use in Syria
- Why you can’t buy fresh olives (video)
- April 04, 2018
- Pulling valuable metals from e-waste makes financial sense
- April 03, 2018
- Petrichor, the smell of rain (video)
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March
- March 28, 2018
- Automated electric taxis could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and costs
- Knitting electronics with yarn batteries
- March 21, 2018
- Elephant and cow manure for making paper sustainably
- The perfect shot of espresso every time with chemistry
- New 4-D printer could reshape the world we live in
- Banana plant extract could be key to creamier, longer lasting ice cream
- Make way for the mini flying machines
- American Chemical Society expands its applied materials publishing with new biomaterials journal
- March 20, 2018
- Continuously killing bacteria on coated stainless steel — add bleach to recharge
- Vegetable compound could have a key role in ‘beeting’ Alzheimer’s disease
- Tiny gels sop up intestinal toxins
- Making fragrances last longer
- Smoked foods are tastier, less harmful with a tip from the auto industry
- ‘Candy cane’ polymer weave could power future functional fabrics and devices
- Wildfire intensity impacts water quality and its treatment in forested watersheds
- American Chemical Society partners with leading Societies to support ChemRxiv™
- The explosive consequences of cow burps (video)
- March 19, 2018
- Living sensor can potentially prevent environmental disasters from fuel spills
- The Swiss army knife of smoke screens
- From landfill to lipstick: Grape waste as a cosmetic and food ingredient
- Implantable sensor relays real-time personal health data to a cell phone
- Progress toward a new flu treatment, thanks to a small tweak
- Identifying ‘designer’ drugs taken by overdose patients
- March 15, 2018
- American Chemical Society names exclusive sponsor for C&EN’s Talented 12 showcase
- ACS national meeting online press conferences begin Monday, March 19
- March 14, 2018
- Elevated lead in private wells could pose health risks
- Nanospears deliver genetic material to cells with pinpoint accuracy
- Removing heavy metals from water with MOFs
- March 13, 2018
- The thousand-year-old egg (video)
- March 07, 2018
- Super sniffer: Dog’s nose inspires new gas sensor materials
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February
- February 26, 2018
- American Chemical Society releases 2018 advocacy agenda
- February 20, 2018
- How chemistry can improve bargain hot cocoa (video)
- February 15, 2018
- President’s fiscal 2019 budget proposes cuts for federal research, safety and education
- February 14, 2018
- American Chemical Society announces new journal dedicated to pharmacology, biochemistry and drug discovery research
- February 09, 2018
- American Chemical Society statement on the bipartisan budget deal
- February 07, 2018
- A step toward sensitive and fast gluten detection
- A genetic trigger adds branches to plants, could boost crop yields
- February 06, 2018
- Chemtrails vs. contrails (video)
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January
- January 31, 2018
- The potential impact of hydraulic fracturing on streams
- January 30, 2018
- Gallium and the history of the periodic table (video)
- Gallium and the history of the periodic table (video)
- January 23, 2018
- Do low-carb diets really do anything? (video)
- Scholarships for minority students in the chemical sciences are available during year long celebration of scholarship alumni
- January 20, 2018
- ACS statement on the federal government shutdown
- January 16, 2018
- The only video you’ll ever need to watch about gluten (video)